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Forms / Permits / Regulations

Forms / Permits / Regulations

Information Required When Requesting A Hauling Permit:

  1. Type of load (cargo) being transported
    • GVW needed when requesting a permit to exceed State of Ohio maximum roadway weight limits (80,000 lbs.).
    • Any dimension that exceeds maximum width, length or height.
  2. Destination
    • The Route will be determined by the Engineer's Office.
  3. Vehicle information
    • Make and model
    • License plate
    • Number of axles
  4. Fees
    • Fee will be determined at the time of application.
    • Checks should be made payable to the Erie County Engineer's Office.

How To Obtain A Hauling Permit

In Person:
Hauling Permits can be applied for in person at the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.

Download:
Hauling Permits can be applied for by printing and completing the Hauling Permit Form.  Mailing, hand deliver or email the Form to the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.  All permits must be submitted to the Engineers Office with an original signature.

Access Permit

An Access Permit...

  • Is needed for property access (driveway) to a county road.
  • Must meet requirements of Erie County Access Management.doc.
  • Is not needed to perform maintenance to an existing drive. (Includes sealing, adding new gravel and resurfacing.)
Reconstruction of an existing drive may require an Excavation Permit.

How To Obtain An Access Permit

In Person:
Access Permits can be applied for in person at the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.

Download:
Access Permits can be applied for by:
  1. Following the Access Management Flow Chart on page 87 at the end of the Access Management Manual.
  2. Printing and completing the correct Forms needed from the following:
    • Access Permit Form (driveway permit) REVISED FORM 125 DRIVE PERMIT 2023
    • High Volume Access Permit Form Attachment
    • Application for Variance
    • Application for Appeal
  3. Mailing, hand deliver or email the Form to the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.  All permits must be submitted to the Engineers Office with an original signature.

Access Management Regulations

The Erie County Access Management Manual governs the design and location, and number of driveways.

Excavation Permit

An Excavation Permit...

  • Is needed when excavation is to be performed within the county right-of-way.
  • Is typically needed when doing utility installation or reconstruction of an existing driveway.
  • There is no fee for an excavation permit.

How To Obtain An Excavation Permit

In Person:
Highway Permits can be applied for in person at the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.

Download:
Excavation Permits can be applied for by printing and completing this form. Mailing, hand deliver or email the Form to the Erie County Engineer's Office located at 2700 Columbus Avenue in Sandusky, Ohio.

Storm Water Rules & Regulations

Version: September, 2024

Solid Waste Control for Construction Sites

Version: 2008

The Erie County Solid Waste Control for Construction Sites pamphlet has information on the measures required to prevent solid waste from being blown or washed off of a construction site and onto adjacent properties or into the streets, drainage ditches, storm sewers, and natural bodies of water within the Erie County Urbanized Area (ECUA), in the interest of public health, safety, general welfare, and the protection of the environment.
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